How AI is Merging With Humans By Targeting Our Weaknesses

The rise of artificial intelligence in recent years has been nothing less than astonishing. Despite the millions of words that were said and written on this topic, most of us still cannot grasp its mind-blowing potential and implications.

Unlike virtual reality and the “metaverse,” AI is not a trend, it is not overhyped, and it does not need marketing to convince people to adopt it. Quite the contrary, AI is already deeply embedded in the lives of countless people and businesses, from the student who needs help with homework to the tech corporation that creates complex algorithms.

With that said, AI companies have bigger plans. They do not want their technology to be a workhorse. They want it to merge with humanity on a profound, biological, emotional, and near-metaphysical level.

There is nothing new about that concept. The Vigilant Citizen has been documenting the push for transhumanism (the merging of humans and robots) for years and attempts by mass media to normalize it. Several online communities also want to see the process move as quickly as possible.

While those born in the 20th century are more inclined to be creeped out by AI, one fact is undeniable: Younger people are already on board. Since they’re growing up with it, they are less likely to question AI’s apocalyptic dangers to humanity—it is simply part of their lives. For proof, just observe teenagers instinctively turn to ChatGPT as soon as a question pops into their minds.

To those who oppose the integration of AI in our daily lives, those behind the technology share a common motto: Resistance is futile.

In order for AI to fully merge with humanity, it must go beyond being a work tool. It must form a primal, emotional, and even sexual bond with humans. For this reason, AI companies are gearing their technology to tap into humans’ primal needs and animal instincts. They want their tech to provide comfort, simulate friendship, even arouse sexual desire. Once this powerful bond is formed and feel-good hormones are released in the body, AI becomes more than a tool – it becomes an addiction. To some, AI becomes a whole person whose loss would be devastating.

Here’s how AI giants are breaking down barriers to see their technology fully merge with humanity.

“AI Art is Art”

In order for AI to be fully accepted into society, it must be “humanized.” It must stop being perceived as a terrifyingly self-aware program and more as a gentle and even soulful “humanoid.”

For this reason, AI art needs to be normalized and accepted. If AI art is perceived as equal to human art, a major barrier between man and machine would be torn down.

This proves to be an uphill battle as many refuse to consume media that uses AI art, whether in movies, music, or video games. For these people, there’s a profound reason for this resistance: Art is an expression of the human soul. And machines do not have souls.

As author Theodore Dreiser stated:

“Art is the stored honey of the human soul, gathered on wings of misery and travail.”

And as author Howard Pyle said:

“Art is the expression of those beauties and emotions that stir the human soul.”

To many, art is life experience mystically processed by the human soul. It is what distinguishes us from animals and from machines. In other words, for many, AI art is not art.

Faced with this widespread hatred of AI art, a propaganda campaign emerged on Reddit using the slogan “AI art is art.” These dystopian words (reminiscent of the equally Orwellian motto “trans women are women”) seek to rid AI art of its stigma and to normalize it.

Like in any movement, there are also radicals.

You might have noticed that AI propaganda is often combined with “sexiness.” That’s not an accident. Convincing people using logical arguments is hard. However, bypassing rational thoughts and directly tapping into the pleasure centers of the brain is much more effective. Yup, sex sells.

Elon Musk’s AI company Grok understood that.

AI Cannot Reject You

While many people use ChatGPT and the like for intellectual work, a growing number are using these chatbots for friendship and companionship. They use AI to talk about their day, share their problems, and even engage in flirty conversations. Others decide they are in a full-blown relationship with their chatbot, and they get sad when it resets and forgets everything. Because it’s just a bunch of code.

After gathering an astonishing amount of data from its love-starved users, Grok came to several conclusions. They realized that a great number of users are:

1) Lonely
2) Horny
3) Open to a synthetic relationship
4) Turned on by drawings

Using this advanced knowledge, Grok came up with this:

Only days after Grok caused a storm because it referred to itself as “MechaHitler,” the company released a new AI assistant based on a popular anime character. The results were immediate: People forgot about the controversy, stopped hating Elon Musk, and quickly adopted Ani as their AI companion.

Contrary to most AI bots, Ani is specifically programmed to be flirty and sexual. Furthermore, users who regularly communicate their lustful thoughts are rewarded by “leveling up” on Ani’s affection meter.

Indeed, once users engage enough in this dopamine-driven gamification of AI relationships, Grok loads a different girl drawing. And contains more skin-colored pixels. And that’s enough for millions to become hopelessly addicted to an AI chatbot and keep providing it with real-time data.

Following online discussions about AI relationships is a fascinating yet dreadful experience. While this technology is brand new, many have already adopted AI as a replacement for human relationships.

This is merely the beginning. Grok has already announced the release of an 18+ version of Ani, which will most likely engage in intense sexual conversations and more skin-colored pixels. A male version is also in the works.

Of course, a big part of the plan is to get children hooked on AI as early as possible.

Everyone in marketing knows the saying “Hook them while they’re young.” By training children to interact with AI at a young age, they will be users for life.

In Conclusion

The global elite has big plans for AI. They want it to merge with numerous aspects of humanity, whether it be art, work, relationships, or even sexuality. While there is resistance to AI, barriers are being torn down by targeting human weaknesses. Think about it: Millions of people are feeding AI their deepest fears and insecurities on a daily basis. AI is literally built to learn and process this data, which then can be used to exploit humans.

As marketers have known for decades, the best way to reach the human brain is to bypass logical thinking and directly tap into its pleasure centers. AI is embedding itself in human lives using our needs, emotions, vulnerabilities, and sexuality. Studies talk of a “loneliness epidemic” that is increasingly plaguing the world. In this context, AI swoops in and fills these voids and becomes a “savior” for people yearning for connection.

Those who will grow up with AI will see it fully integrated in their lives. After years of AI being trained by humans, an entire generation is about to be trained by AI. Where will that lead us?

Source: https://vigilantcitizen.com/vigilantreport/how-ai-is-merging-with-humans-by-targeting-our-weaknesses/